How much does it cost to remove an above-ground pool?

$300 to $5,000 in South Florida, with most jobs around $900. A small frame pool with no deck is at the bottom; a 27-foot steel pool with a wraparound deck is at the top.

Can you remove an in-ground pool?

No — in-ground pool removal needs a demolition permit pulled by a licensed contractor and engineered fill. We can refer you and we handle the deck, enclosure, and debris around it.

How should I drain the pool?

Never to the street or storm drain. Let the water dechlorinate for a few days or drain to a sanitary cleanout as your municipality directs, then we take it from there.

Will you take the deck around the pool?

Yes. Attached decks, steps, and fencing come out in the same visit and are included in the quote.

What happens to the pool afterward?

Steel walls, rails, and uprights go to scrap recycling. Liners, resin parts, and hoses go to disposal. On request we remove the sand base and leave the area raked flat for sod.

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Above-Ground Pool Removal

Name: Junk Removal Service USA
Address: Miami, FL, 33101, US
Telephone: (855) 885-5865
Price range: $$

Junk Removal Service USA dismantles and hauls away above-ground pools across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, including the liner, wall panels, frame, pump, and any attached deck or steps. Above-ground pool removal in South Florida typically costs $300 to $5,000 depending on size and decking. In-ground pools require a licensed contractor, which we can refer.

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Typical South Florida cost: $300–$5,000
Time on site: Usually one visit
Permit needed?: Usually no — we confirm first
Requires a licensed contractor?: No — non-building structure

What We Remove

✓Steel-wall and resin-frame above-ground pools
✓Intex, Bestway, and other soft-sided frame pools
✓Liners, coping, top rails, and uprights
✓Pumps, filters, hoses, and ladders
✓Attached wood decks, steps, and fencing
✓Sand base and the leftover pad, on request

What We Don't Do — and Who Does

Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 489.105) reserves demolition of any building or residence for licensed contractors. We stay on the non-building side of that line and refer the rest. How the line works →

⚠In-ground pools of any kind — a licensed contractor pulls the demolition permit and does the fill
⚠Draining chlorinated or salt water to the street or storm drain
⚠Disconnecting a hard-wired pump — a licensed electrician first

How Above-Ground Pool Removal Works

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Drain it right
Let the water dechlorinate or drain to a sanitary cleanout as your city directs. We can start once the pool is empty.
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Liner, rails, and walls
The liner is cut and folded, top rails and uprights unbolted, and the wall unrolled or cut into sections.
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Deck and equipment
Any attached deck, steps, ladder, pump, and filter come out in the same visit.
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Haul and recycle
Steel walls and frames go to scrap recycling; liners and resin to disposal. We rake the footprint flat.

What Above-Ground Pool Removal Costs in South Florida

$300–$5,000

Most homeowners pay around $900; large pools with a wraparound deck are what push the price toward the top.

What moves the price

•Pool diameter and wall height
•Steel vs. resin vs. soft-sided frame
•Whether there is an attached deck, and how big
•Removing the sand base and pad
•Access for the truck

Ranges are published market estimates, not our rate card — sources below. You get a firm price before any work starts.

Get an exact price

Send two or three photos and rough dimensions. We reply with one number — tear-down, hauling, and disposal included.

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Permits in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach

An above-ground pool is a removal, not a demolition, and needs no demolition permit. In-ground pools are different: Miami-Dade and Broward require a demolition permit to fill and abandon one, and Miami-Dade's code specifies removing the water and above-ground parts, breaking open the bottom, and filling to grade. That is a licensed contractor's job.

Miami-Dade County

No permit to remove an above-ground pool. In-ground pool demolition is a permitted act with a prescribed fill method under the county's building code.

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Broward County

No demolition filing for an above-ground pool. In-ground pool removal needs a demolition permit from your municipality and an SRRA.

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Palm Beach County

No demolition filing for an above-ground pool. In-ground removal follows the county's demolition bulletin and the health department's notice rule.

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Permit rules change and vary by municipality. We confirm with your building department before scheduling; any filing stays in the owner's name.

Why Choose Us?

We make junk removal fast, fair, and stress-free.

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15-Minute Response

Submit a quote request and a local specialist calls you back within 15 minutes — no waiting around.

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Upfront, Flat-Rate Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. You get a firm price before any work begins.

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Same-Day Pickups

Need it gone today? We offer same-day junk removal throughout South Florida.

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Eco-Friendly Disposal

We recycle, donate, or responsibly dispose of up to 80% of what we haul, keeping it out of landfills.

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Licensed & Insured

Every crew member is background-checked. We carry full liability insurance for your peace of mind.

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500+ 5-Star Reviews

Our reputation is built on thousands of happy customers across Miami and Broward County.